Rodrigo is an Aeronautical Engineering M.Eng student at Loughborough University, United Kingdom. Born and raised in Madrid, Spain, he has a strong passion for aviation and space. During his time in Calafate, he served as an intern on the Perlan II 2023 Argentina Campaign, supporting the maintenance of the Life Support Systems and assisting with various tasks to prepare the Perlan for flight. He also served as a translator for the team and spread Perlan´s message and inspiration at local schools to future generations.